Sketching - Shopping - Sighting Birds

Yesterday, I was told about an art contest which artists are to use any art medium [I used my colored pencils that are sitting around for my coloring books...lol] and submit Texas Native Plants or Wildflowers. I know I don't have a chance to win 'cause I've seen some of the local artwork on displays and exhibits in galleries. No matter....it gave me something to do since the morning air was cold and bitter and I wanted to wait before I went out for my daily walking routine. This wildflower is seen just about everywhere!! It's called a Fire Wheel [or, aka, Indian Blanket]. And, it's become one of my favorites. I used the image I shared in my previous post as a guide for color and form. This is the result and my entry in the contest. Winners won't be chosen until late February by email I guess...

Fire Wheel

My walking hikes this past couple of days consisted of getting my 10000 steps in yesterday at the MALL. Big mistake. Friday!! Afternoon!! It was packed!!! I walked around the two levels three times and still came up short on total. But, I had to get out of there. lol I'm not one for crowds. Especially when they all act like they know not where they want to go and stop right in front of you...or stop and chat, blocking the pathway. I did go into Forever XXI, and bought me a gold chain for a locket that needed to be replaced. Then...got out and headed for the grocery store. There I picked up my daily total. The mall walkers were a bit too 'squirrely' for me to cope with for long...

On Thursday, the wind was even MORE COLD. Bud stayed home and being that he can't take cold at his age, I was glad he decided to be a homebody for the day. In fact it was so cold and windy that I cut my walking short. But I really REALLY spotted a LOT of birds. In the short time I was out in the wind I tallied around thirty different species!!! Got plenty of photos of course. But, my down vest and stocking cap wasn't keeping me warm enough, I left for home after about an hour. Some panoramic views from just one area - - -

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Hello Anni!:) Well done,I like it a lot, and I also hope you win. I recognize the flower from your walk on your last post, and thought it looked like a cultured plant amongst the weeds.You caught some lovely lift off shots of the birds.:)

I absolutely LOVE your drawing and hope you win!! I didn't realize you were in to coloring...I have so many books now, it is difficult to know which ones to pick! What kind of pencils did you use for the drawing? I'd like to try some of the new watercolor pencils, but haven't yet. Happy Weekend to you!!

Your drawing is awesome. I can doodle and make something that looks like a flower but nothing that looks realistic.I'm not fond of crowds and malls either and that drives me nuts when people will stand in the middle of an isle talking. It may have been cold out there on your walk but it sure was pretty.

Hello Anni, I just love your drawing and the beautiful flowers. They are my favorite flowers. Great shots and sightings of the birds, I like the Ibis. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

That firewheel picture should win! And all those pretty birds, Anni, they are beautiful. For someone who lives so far south, it makes me wonder how cold it really was. Of course wind can always make it feel awfully cold. :-)

Oh, you are so talented, Anni!! I love your drawings!! The squirrel is such a cutie! And the Roseate Spoonbill is so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing and what a great start for my weekend!! Hope you have a great one!! Enjoy!!

Your firewheel is beautiful! I hope you win! Oh, mall walking would about do me in too! I hate crowds, and almost NEVER go to malls. Just hate them and all the big chain stores too, but when it's cold you have to find a place to walk! I can't do much walking anymore because of my chronic fatigue...I'm one of those people using a scooter in those bigger places when I absolutely MUST go! Love the beautiful squirrel, and the panoramas of the water birds. Hope you have an awesome week!

I love the pics...how blessed you are to be able to see all of these where you walk. (I hate having to deal with crowds, too. I usually avoid at all costs, but actually ran to the mall yesterday and it was not bad yet.)

I'm tired of contests! I never win. Your flowers are wonderful. I've been sketching from time-to-time, just having fun. It is relaxing! I love your birds!P.S. My client goes around her dining room table with her walker 25 times each day! She has circulation issues with her feet. I'm so proud of her!

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